Mikocake:
I must admit this is scary

calculator123:
How please?

Mikocake:
the whole place looks unkempt

calculator123:

That is why it is called a camp, a camp can't have 5 star VIP treatment you know.

Mikocake:
I understand but at same time it shouldn't be like kirikiri prison

calculator123:
Okada drop me here .
I am going go share with you guys my journey thus far as a PCM at Yikpata camp in Kwara State.
My journey began on the 27/03/19 being Wednesday. We booked a bus straight from Oshodi to Yikpata for 3,500naira and we were 14 in number.
When I told people that I was posted to Kwara, they said no be Kwara were dey Lagos backyard. Those people really missed the point oh. I spent 9 good hours on transit to camp, my yansh was in Sifia pains.
Got to camp around 7pm and started registration same day.
You queue before getting on the queue, it was stressful exercise. At 9pm, the officials told us to return today being Thursday to continue the process after wasting 2hours doing nothing chai. I was pained.


IF IT AIN'T STRESSFUL, IT AIN'T NIGERIAN

VICTORCIZA:
please sir your attention needed.i just found I was posted to kwara.sir how is the bathing life like.how they bath.the bathroom condition

Gracito:


I was posted there too. I've never been more scared with the stories I've been reading here

VICTORCIZA:
please sir your attention needed.i just found I was posted to kwara.sir how is the bathing life like.how they bath.the bathroom condition

kedaj:
I was also in platoon 5 at yikpata camp 3years ago and we share similar experience..
Yikpata camp is the worst in Nigeria..

missyojo:
Op, come and continue ooo. Which ppa where you posted to in Kwara State?

Gracito:


I was posted there too. I've never been more scared with the stories I've been reading here

calculator123:

This stories were much scarier but not to worry, you will survive intact lol.

WeighWordSon:


Smiles. Not to worry, you'd be fine. You'd see!

nelkon9999:
pray they don't post you to patigi, baritone, Kaiama and edu because if they do, forget about going home until after service

Starboytwo:
So no f.uck things... Sad

Gracito:
Lol Thank you

calculator123:
I really need to finish what I have started. I had forgotten about this thread if not that Pacho brought it to my notice.

Here are some advices for PCM in Kwara State.
1) If you aren't used to eating not so well cooked food from the kitchen, bring enough money or better still leave them in your account and bring along your ATM card.

2) Bring gadgets like touch light, powerbanks, At least 2 pairs of white shorts, white socks and white shirts.

3) Buy your buckets when you get to Ilorin before you board a can to camp from Maraba Park.

4) Pack light, don't bring all your clothes here because aside Sundays (till 5pm) and night time, you are going to be on your white and white which is the standard for NYSC camps. Failure to wear the uniform, you will surely run into problem with the soldiers and camp director

5) Bring your first aid kit too. The camp will surely have red Cross personnels on ground but it won't be a bad idea to have drugs like paracetamol/Panadol, spirit, plaster or even bandages with you. Injures can happen and you will need to take care of yourself first to avoid the situation from deteriorating.

Olalekank:
Boss

I see you

calculator123:
When the camp is done, you will be posted to your various PPA's(that is if you don't redeploy/relocate).

This process just like any other process in Nigeria can be influenced with the right amount of money.

Belonging to some groups like being the head of the band team, being your Platoon leader and platoon executive can work things in your favour so you get the best PPA's located in Ilorin, Omuaran or even Offa.

If can't put in the work, make your money do the job.

If you are sharp, you will notice the figure heads who can influence this process especially those in the ICT department. It might cost you within 10-20k like during my time.

If you are like me who doesn't care about were you get posted too, just keep your fingers crossed and hope for the best while expecting the worst.

This camp made me understood that corruption has eaten deep into the Nigerian system much more than I even imagined.

Be courteous and respectful to everyone in camp especially those you see in the kitchen and your Platoon inspector. Most of them are Local government inspectors in their respective local government and they will be in charge during your monthly clearance and every other activities within that LGA.